Vineyards · South West England
Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement
In or near Selworthy.
Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead · 5.9 km
About
Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bury Castle is an Iron Age defended settlement located in South-West England. This historical site reflects the region's ancient past and is notable for its archaeological significance. Surrounding the castle, visitors will find a vineyard, which offers an opportunity to sample local wines in a scenic setting. The vineyard typically features tasting rooms and vineyard tours for those interested in the winemaking process.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2134, -3.5513
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement?
- Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8TP), in the parish of Selworthy.
- What is Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement?
- Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 8TP.
- Is Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bury Castle, an Iron Age defended settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8TP.